Prince Harry tells young people ‘our mum would be proud of you’ ahead of Diana statue with Prince William
Prince Harry paid tribute to a group of young people honoured during a virtual ceremony for The Diana Award, saying his mother would have been “proud” of them.
Speaking about the awards, which recognise those who create and sustain positive change, Harry said: “I’m truly honoured to be celebrating your work, your commitment to change-making and the vital role that you’ve taken on representing a new generation of humanitarianism.
“Never be afraid to do what’s right. Stand up for what you believe in and trust that when you live by truth and in service to others, people will see that just as they did with my mum.”
The Diana Award was set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her faith in the next generation to change the world for the better.
The charity recognises the achievements of 300 nine to 25-year-olds from across the world, with the ceremony taking place in what would have been the princess’s 60th year.
“Our mum believed that young people have the power to change the world.”
Prince Harry returned to the UK last week to begin quarantine ahead of the Princess Diana statue unveiling, a statue commissioned by himself and Prince William to celebrate their mother’s legacy.
A handful of people including Diana’s family will attend the ceremony at Kensington Palace on Thursday – what would have been Diana’s 60th birthday.
In his awards speech the duke said: “Later this week, my brother and I are recognising what would have been our mum’s 60th birthday, and she would be so proud of you all for living authentic life with purpose and with compassion for others.
“Our mum believed that young people have the power to change the world.”
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